Reviews

A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena

dawnesap2525's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

emmaf3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

While I wasn’t ever sure who it really was in this book till the very end, I feel like the ending was really rushed. There also was just like 5 characters in the whole book which is okay but just not really what I normally read. I did like the story though and thought that it was good. I would read if you want but not a definite read.

hannahbogatin's review against another edition

2.0

Enjoyed it but the plot was kind of predictable.

michellereads2024's review against another edition

3.0

This was a wild and crazy ride. This was my first Shari LaPena book but I hope to read more. I enjoyed the different relationships between the characters. It was easy to see how the husband and wife could be at conflict with each other. Definitely one I will remember.

poppymoon's review against another edition

2.0

I found it predictable. If the whole book was like the last few pages it might have been better. I guess that’s all.

booksonawire's review against another edition

3.0

Just kind of meh for me. I predicted the perp and saw the twist coming. I never got invested in the characters so by the time the ending happened, I rolled my eyes. It felt very Girl on a Train at times. But it was a super fast audio listen and I read in a day.

krystlekouture's review against another edition

3.0

I loved Unexpected Guest, but this one was underwhelming for me.

themooncodex's review against another edition

4.0

A long, long time ago, I only read thrillers. However, since I discovered fantasy, I am very picky about the thrillers I get (fear of being bored, of being disappointed, of seeing it coming) but I was pleased with this one. For me (and for many others I bet) the best part is the plot twists, how one comes after the other, especially after you think all is good. The last few chapters were the ones for me - I was not expecting those twists and the way it ended! [a:Shari Lapena|1278320|Shari Lapena|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1464612471p2/1278320.jpg] is not a new author for me, and I am pleased to never be disappointed with her writing.

luellen1990's review against another edition

5.0

Review coming soon

vanessa_issa's review against another edition

4.0

Meu primeiro livro da Shari Lapena! Estou muito impressionada com a escrita dela. É o tipo de história que nos deixa um bom tempo sem saber em quem acreditar, desconfiando das boas intenções de todas as personagens. Somente no final é que realmente as verdades são reveladas por completo. Fiquei surpresa, pois acreditei na pessoa errada. Gostei muito e imagino que seria legal se tivesse continuação.